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Acura RL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Advance Package 7,950      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
M Sport Design   4,100 4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350 350
Premium Tier   3,300 3,300 2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Advance Package 7,194      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
M Sport Design   3,770 3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320 320
Premium Tier   3,035 3,035 2,715
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,105 1,105  
Options (change) 7,950 13,400 13,400 7,000
Options (change) 7,194 12,325 12,325 6,440
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $57,045 $57,395 $59,395 $64,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,383
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$57,045$57,395$59,395$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-4,930-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$54,165$54,465$59,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$4,950

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLX3X3X3
TrimBasesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,890$11,120$12,820$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$4,930$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750-1,106-631

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122021
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.8 in
Length195.8 in185.9 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.862.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

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